United States Marine Corps (USMC)

Officer Job Descriptions

MOS 5502, Band Officer (III)

a. Summary. Band officers manage, administer, and coordinate musical performances, internal operations, training, and employment of a Marine Corps band and in combat lead Marine Corps bands in augmenting headquarters defense. Band officers function as special staff officers of the commanding general, providing information and recommendations on the use, current capabilities, and standard procedures and policies which govern the operation of a Marine Corps band, and develop budget plans including equipment and library supply, transportation, and combat operations and training requirements. They develop and conduct unit sustainment training and the annual operation plan for Marine Corps bands. Band officers conduct regular coordination and direct liaison with command, HQMC public affairs offices and agencies, and the recruiting service to provide musical support for community relations and personnel procurement.

b. Requirements/Prerequisites

(1) Completion of the Enlisted Band Leader Course offered by the School of Music, Naval Amphibious Base, Norfolk, VA is a prerequisite for selection for Band Officer.

(2) Requires the recommendation of a band officer or senior enlisted Marine filling the billet of the band officer stating that the individual meets the minimum technical and musical
requirements for band officer.

(3) This MOS may only be assigned to warrant officers who were previously qualified in enlisted MOS 55XX.

c. Duties. For a complete listing of duties and tasks, refer to MCO 1510.79, Individual Training Standards.

d. Related DOT Classification/DOT Code. Conductor, Orchestra 152.047-014.